From Charleston to Greenville, Tides Bookkeeping provides remote bookkeeping, payroll support, and monthly financial reporting for small businesses across South Carolina. Clean books. Real results. No commute required.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the Southeast — with a diverse economy, business-friendly tax climate, and a distinct regional character that shapes how businesses operate from the Upstate to the Lowcountry.
South Carolina is one of the most business-friendly states in America — with no inventory tax, a competitive corporate income tax rate, and a state government that has aggressively recruited global manufacturers for decades. The results speak for themselves: Boeing, Volvo, BMW, Michelin, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and dozens of others have made SC home.
SC was one of the original 13 colonies, ratifying the U.S. Constitution in 1788. It has a deep agricultural heritage — cotton, tobacco, and peaches shaped its rural economy for generations — but today's South Carolina is increasingly defined by manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, real estate, and a fast-growing technology sector.
South Carolina's road network is one of its most underrated assets — connecting the Upstate to the coast and positioning the state as a key Southeast logistics hub.
Seven core services designed for small businesses across every industry in South Carolina — all delivered remotely, all handled by our team.
Your most important foundation. We categorize every transaction, reconcile your accounts, and deliver clean P&L and balance sheet reports every single month — so you always know exactly where your business stands.
Months or years behind? We clean it all up — systematically organizing your past transactions so you can get current and stay compliant.
Starting fresh or inheriting a mess? We connect all your accounts, configure your chart of accounts, and set everything up correctly from day one.
Every account, every month. We match your books to your bank statements and flag any discrepancies before they become problems.
P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements delivered monthly in a format you can actually read and act on.
We track what you owe and what's owed to you — keeping your cash flow picture clear and your vendor relationships clean.
We ensure your payroll expenses hit your books correctly every pay period — working alongside your payroll processor to keep everything reconciled.
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, Tides Bookkeeping serves small businesses in every major county and city across SC. 100% remote means we're just as effective in Beaufort as we are in Rock Hill.
From coastal hospitality to Upstate manufacturing, we understand the financial rhythms of South Carolina's most common industries.
Job costing, subcontractor payments, material expenses
COGS tracking, tip payroll, inventory & vendor management
Commission tracking, rental income, property expenses
Consultants, attorneys, agencies — clean P&L every month
Inventory, merchant fees, platform reconciliation
Insurance billing, payroll, HIPAA-aware practices
Fleet expenses, fuel costs, driver payroll
Seasonal revenue, short-term rentals, event bookings
We're not a local firm that added remote services. We were built remote-first, which means our process, communication, and delivery are optimized for businesses that never need to meet in person.
South Carolina isn't just another market for us — it's home. We understand the SC business landscape, local industries, and the seasonality patterns of Upstate, Midlands, and Lowcountry businesses.
No hourly billing surprises. You pay one flat rate each month based on your transaction volume — and you always know exactly what you're getting.
We don't just hand you a spreadsheet. We deliver clean, readable financial reports each month with plain-language summaries so you can make decisions — not just file paperwork.
Your CPA will thank you. Our books are consistently maintained at a level that makes tax season faster, cheaper, and less stressful for everyone involved.
We earn your business every month. There are no lock-in agreements — just great service that makes you want to stay. Cancel anytime if it's not working.
"I've been running my contracting business in Greenville for 11 years and always struggled to keep my books straight during busy season. Tides got me completely caught up, set everything up in QuickBooks, and now I get a clean report every month without lifting a finger. Best money I spend."
No — we serve businesses nationally. But South Carolina is our anchor market, and we have deep familiarity with SC industries, seasonality, and the business climate across the Upstate, Midlands, and Lowcountry regions.
Everything is handled through QuickBooks Online and Puzzle.io — giving you real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your books at any time. You connect your bank and credit card accounts, and we handle the rest. Monthly reports and communication happen via email and a dedicated client portal.
That's what our Catch-Up Bookkeeping service is for. We work backward through however many months you're behind, clean everything up, and get you to a current and accurate starting point before beginning regular monthly service.
Absolutely. We provide your CPA with clean, organized books and can share access directly through QuickBooks. Many of our clients find their tax prep bills drop significantly after working with us because their books are already clean.
We serve all industries, but have particularly deep experience with contractors, restaurants, real estate professionals, retail, healthcare, and tourism/hospitality businesses — all major sectors in South Carolina's economy.
Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume, starting at $395/month for small businesses. We offer a free consultation to assess your needs and give you an exact quote — no obligation, no pressure.
Most clients are fully onboarded within 5–7 business days. We schedule a kickoff call, connect your accounts, review your chart of accounts, and begin categorizing from day one.
Yes — because we're 100% remote, we serve businesses across all 46 SC counties and every city in the state. Whether you're in Myrtle Beach, Aiken, or a smaller town, we can handle your books.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitments — just a clear picture of where your books stand and how we can help.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · First month guaranteed